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6.3 avg / 10

Barnes School District

School District · Barnes, Kansas

Students: 520
Teachers (FTE): 43

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,953

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

How this district compares

Kansas rank

#157 of 279

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Kansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,953

$3,301 vs Kansas median

District size

520 students

Typical than Kansas median

About Barnes

Barnes is a Barnes, Kansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 520 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $11,953 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Barnes demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hanover High, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Barnes students show an average math proficiency of 36.6% and ELA proficiency of 37.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Barnes, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.6%
School
State
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ELA Proficiency 37.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Barnes with test data.

Schools in Barnes

4 schools

District Details

State
Kansas
City
Barnes
Total Enrollment
520
Teachers (FTE)
43
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Barnes?

Barnes has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Barnes?

The average composite rating for Barnes is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Barnes?

Barnes spends $11,953 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Barnes?

The average student-teacher ratio in Barnes is 12.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Barnes?

Hanover High is the highest-rated school in Barnes with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Barnes?

Across schools in Barnes with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Barnes compare to other districts in Kansas?

Barnes has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
36.6%
ELA Proficiency
37.8%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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